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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 17.25x

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/EBITDA ratio of 17.25x is 22% above its 5-year average of 14.13x, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.90x–25.17x).

The EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 17.25x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 28.86% (13.39x).

QCOM EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

QCOM EV/EBITDA Ratio
17.25x+26.84% 1Y
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QCOM Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

QCOM Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

QCOM EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

17.25x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

13.39x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

15.14x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

14.13x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

15.23x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

14.80x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

16.19x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+28.86%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+13.93%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+22.04%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+13.23%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+16.55%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+6.57%

QCOM Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)17.25x13.39x15.14x14.13x
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)$233.47B52.24x40.31x71.81x68.71x
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)$197.09B33.05x29.63x24.28x23.82x
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)$189.70B59.43x31.06x66.61x44.59x
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)$178.45B36.45x22.98x22.23x16.07x
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)$177.55B119.49x69.81x90.29x518.12x
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)$260.81B19.85x21.16x19.53x18.49x
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)$262.68B33.21x24.67x21.96x19.83x
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)$164.18B485.75x1387.95x1341.64x1417.39x
KLA Corporation (KLAC)$279.46B48.50x31.26x25.46x21.62x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 17.3, EV/EBITDA is in its normal range — richer than 64% of its 20-year range.

20-year low

7.8

median

14.7

20-year high

34.3

cheaperricher

Understanding EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization

EV/EBITDA is commonly used for comparing companies because:

  • It accounts for debt levels (capital structure neutral)
  • It removes effects of different depreciation policies
  • It can be compared across countries with different tax rates
  • It can remain available when net income is negative, if EBITDA is positive

QUALCOMM Incorporated EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

QUALCOMM Incorporated EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 17.25x.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's EV/EBITDA ratio of 17.25x is 22% above its 5-year average of 14.13x, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.90x–25.17x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 13.39x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 15.14x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 14.13x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 15.23x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 14.80x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for QCOM stock is 16.19x.

QUALCOMM Incorporated EV/EBITDA Ratio History

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2026-06-0917.25x
2026-06-0818.24x
2026-06-0518.09x
2026-06-0420.23x
2026-06-0320.83x
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About QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT division specializes in creating and supplying integrated circuits and system software, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced wireless technologies. These components are essential for a range of products, including those used for wireless voice and data communication, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning. The QTL segment generates revenue by licensing its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses various patent rights vital for the manufacture and sale of wireless devices, particularly those adhering to standards like CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and OFDMA-based 5G. Through its QSI segment, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, aiming to support the introduction of new products and services for both existing and emerging communication applications. Furthermore, the company provides development services and related products to United States government agencies and their contractors. Founded in 1985, QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.

San Diego, CA
49,000 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Cristiano Renno Amon